Operation Manual
FarSounder, Inc.
F31552 (Rev. 3.8.0)
Page 11 of 69
Handling
• Always apply grease before mating.
• Disconnect by pulling straight, not at an angle.
• Do not pull on the cable and avoid sharp bends at cable entry.
• SubConn connectors should not be exposed to extended periods of heat or direct sunlight. If a
connector becomes very dry, it should be soaked in fresh water before use.
Greasing and Mating
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Follow these directions when mating the wet end of the cable:
• Connectors must be greased with Molykote 44 Medium before every mating.
• All sockets should be completely covered, and a thin transparent layer of grease left visible on the face
of the connector.
• After greasing, fully mate the male and female connector in order to secure optimal distribution of
grease on pins and in sockets.
• To confirm that grease has been sufficiently applied, de-mate and check for grease on every male pin.
Then re-mate the connector.
1.2. Transducer Module
The most obvious component in your sonar system is the Transducer Module. Though different models
are supplied with the FarSounder-500 and FarSounder-1000, the installation concepts discussed here are
the same for all Transducer Modules. Transducer Modules for legacy FS-3DT products have the same
mechanical footprint and installation process as the FarSounder-500.
For typical forward-looking navigation applications, the sonar system consists of a single node installed
on the bow of the vessel. Some vessels require navigation sonar capabilities for both forward and astern
